HR Coordinator

Garfield Counseling Center Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) in Chicago is hiring an HR Coordinator to support the Director of HR, IT & Compliance in day-to-day HR administration across GCC.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, benefits, and compliance with CARF licensing and City of Chicago rules, while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years HR admin/coordination experience.
• SHRM-CP/PHR preferred but not required at Coordinator level.
• Working knowledge of Illinois and City of Chicago employment law.
• Proficiency with HRIS (e.g., BambooHR) and MS Office.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment: postings, screening, interviews, and background checks.
• Maintain audit-ready personnel files including credentialing and licensure for CARF/IDHS/SUPR readiness.
• Administer onboarding: I-9 verification, benefits enrollment, 30-day program.
• Track employee training and compliance trainings.
• Support HR Director with board-level workforce metrics and compliance reporting.
• Assist with employee relations documentation and position changes.
• Keep confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

1–3 years HR administration/coordination experience

Strong organizational skills

Discretion and sound judgment handling confidential information

Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR) and MS Office

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft Office

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

WE'RE HIRING

HR Coordinator

Help keep GCC's people practices organized, compliant, and running smoothly.

PAY: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour | TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Chicago, IL (West Side) — 4132 W. Madison Street

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is hiring an HR Coordinator to support the Director of HR, IT & Compliance in the day-to-day administration of human resources across GCC — from recruitment and onboarding to personnel records and benefits support. This role plays a key part in keeping our workforce practices aligned with CARF standards, Illinois behavioral health licensing requirements, and City of Chicago employment ordinances.

ABOUT GARFIELD COUNSELING CENTER

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. (GCC) is a Chicago-based substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment provider serving the West Side community. For years, we've delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to our clients — and we're growing our team to support new programs, expanded licensure, and the people who count on us every day.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting positions, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and processing background checks
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready personnel files, including credentialing, training completion, and licensure documentation for CARF and IDHS/SUPR survey readiness
• Administer new-hire onboarding, including I-9 verification, benefits enrollment paperwork, and GCC's structured 30-day onboarding program
• Track employee training completion, including cultural competency and annual compliance trainings
• Support the HR Director in preparing board-level workforce metrics and compliance reporting
• Assist with employee relations documentation, including attendance issues, corrective action forms, and position changes
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, client-adjacent, and organizational information consistent with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• Help administer employee leave accrual in accordance with the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent HR experience will be considered
• 1–3 years of HR administration, coordination, or generalist experience, ideally in a healthcare or nonprofit setting
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred but not required at the Coordinator level; GCC supports pursuing certification
• Working knowledge of Illinois and City of Chicago employment law, including wage, leave, and scheduling ordinances
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining compliance-sensitive records
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., BambooHR), Microsoft Office, and applicant tracking systems
• Discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential employee and organizational information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is primarily a sedentary, on-site office role with occasional movement throughout the facility and occasional local travel for recruitment events.

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.